Janus: St John's College, Cambridge Archives

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BB	Bursar of the Brewhouse and Bakehouse
C	Central records of College government and property
CC	Committee records
D	This collection is a varied one, containing deeds, correspondence, some accounts and other administrative records originally calendared in c.1930-60.
DS	Records pertaining to the college dean and to the dean of chapel.
JB	Records pertaining to the Junior bursar.
M	Records pertaining to the master. M and SB overlaps in certain case where the same person succeeded to the mastership.
MPS	Estate maps and plans
MPSC	Plans of buildings of the college.
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St John's College, Cambridge Archives

Title	This collection is a varied one, containing deeds, correspondence, some accounts and other administrative records originally calendared in c.1930-60.
Reference	D
Covering Dates	c1150–

Content and context

D1-D110 were mostly calendared or transcribed by H. Gatty and F.P. White, with the exception of D11, D22, D33, D44, D81, D82, D90, D92, D93, D95, D96, D97 The calendars and transcriptions have a card index of persons and places. NB. [UNCALENDARED] means not having calendars or transcriptions by H. Gatty or F. P. White (see Introduction to Means of Reference); [HANDLIST] means that a separate handlist has been compiled for those records since the calendars and transcriptions were made. The majority of records in this section relate to estates, but the following contain correspondence and papers relating to internal affairs such as teaching and constitutional questions and relations with schools: D3-6, 11, 22, 33, 38, 44, 56-9, 69, 76-96, 100-1, 103-9.

St John's/SJCA/D contains:

Manorial accounts of the priory of Higham, Kent, 1283-1520, incl. cook's accounts 1331-2, 1336-7; accounts of Broomhall Priory for estates incl. Broomhall, Windlesham, Egham,1318-54. .
73 item.

1283–1520

Manorial accounts of the hospital of Ospringe, Kent, 1279-1535; Masters' account 1279-1371; Accounts of the manor of Manby, Lincs, 1363-97 (deeds, D15); rentals of the hospital of St John, Cambridge, 1283-1400; Deeds of land in Bottisham, Cambs, 1459-70 (nos. 4-11). .
50 item.

1279–1535

D3.1-D3.57

Deeds of land in Cambridge, Grantchester, Coton, Cambs. .
57 item.

c1208–1471

D3(from no.58) -D6

Royal pardons, foundation charter (D4.17) and other formative constitutional documents of the hospital of St John and the college, including licences in mortmain for various benefactions and agreement for founding the college bearing Lady Margaret Beaufort's signature (D6.4). .
131 item.

1246–1823

Deeds of lands granted to Ospringe hospital, Kent. .
317 item.

1200–1558

D8-D9

More deeds of lands granted to Ospringe hospital, Kent, instruments of liberties pertaining to it, legal disputes and the documents of its surrender to the college; leases and other documents while under college ownership (see also D12). .
606 item.

c1200–1782

D10

Deeds of lands granted to Higham priory, Kent, instruments of liberties pertaining to it, legal disputes; a bede roll (D10.13) copy of proceedings for its dissolution (D10.37, 38) and act for, and copy of proceedings of, dissolution of Ospringe hospital (D10.39, 40). .
40 item.

1200–1522

D11

Documents relating to wills and benefactions to the college. See also D22, D58, D59. .
73 item.

1622–1977

D12

Grants of liberties to Ospringe hospital (see also D8-9). .
27 item.

1246–1520

D13-D14

Grants of land made to Higham priory, Kent, and Broomhall priory, Berks., 1250-1528; deeds re Ridgewell manor 1520-2, 1591 (D14). .
277 item.

1250–1522,1591

D15-D16

Deeds of Broomhall, Berks, Ramerick, Herts; Blunham, Beds; Grimsby, and Manby (D15, accounts D2) Lincs. .
176 item.

c1200–1897

D17-D21

Deeds including grants and leases to the hospital of St John and to and by the college, in Cambridge, West Cambridge, Madingley, Cambs.; Hemingford Grey, Hilton, Little Raveley, Sibthorpe, Hunts; nos. D20.162-447 are leases relating to Cambridge, Cambs., and many other other counties,1805-70. .
1,091 item.

1220–1920

D22

More copies of wills and documents relating to benefactions. See also D11, D58, D59. .
80 item.

1507–1975

D23

Deeds, correspondence and papers relating to college livings and their disposal and augmentation. See also D67-D68, D73-D75, D86-D87. .
25 item.

1695–1970

D24-D25

Deeds of lands in the town of Cambridge and Newnham, and in Babraham, Barton, Barway, Bottisham, Bourn, Chesterton, Conington, Coton, Fen Drayton, Fulbourn, Madingley, Milton, Papworth, Soham, Stretham, Swavesey, Upware, in Cambridgeshire. .
484 item.

1200–1750

D26

Deeds of land in Horningsea and Fen Ditton, Cambridgeshire, incl. documents about tithe disputes. ; a few deeds re land at Oakington, Cambridgeshire. .
144 item.

c1200–1557

D27-D28

Deeds of land in Bottisham, Burwell, Chesterton, Comberton, Fordham, Fowlmere, Fulbourn, Haddenham, Hardwick, Histon, Horningsea, Isleham, Leverington, Madingley, Melbourn, Meldreth, Milton, Stow cum Quy ( water mill), Thriplow, Whittlesford, in Cambridgeshire, and in Hickling, Norfolk, and a recovery affecting Chittewood manor, Buckinghamshire. .
298 item.

1198–1625

D29

Deeds of land in Steeple Morden and Tadlow, including a few fines for Thriplow, Fowlmere and Newton, in Cambridgeshire. .
170 item.

1300–1538

D30-D31

Rentals, terriers and surveys mainly of land in Cambridge and Cambs.; leases and papers re tithes at Addingham Cumberland (1662-1737). .
138 item.

1426–1792

D32

Deeds of land and property in Cambridge, including the manor of Merton Hall adjoining the College precincts, and in Cambridge fields. .
252 item.

c1200–1827

D33(part)

Contract documents and papers relating to major building projects within the college precincts [UNCALENDARED]. .
321 item.

1825–1969

D34

Deeds of land in Cambridgeshire, especially Toft, Hardwick and West Wratting. .
126 item.

c1200–1375

D35

Deeds of land in Derbys: Muggington, 1302-1826; and in Radwinter and Rawreth, Essex, 1520-1685. .
112 item.

1302–1826

D36

Deeds and terriers of land in Handsworth, Yorks and Staveley, Derbys 1300-1821; of Thriplow, Cambs.,1424-1532. .
165 item.

1300–1821

D37

Deeds and terriers of Ashwell, Herts., and a grant and inspeximus (nos. 141-2, 1315,1499) relating to Horningsea, Cambs. .
142 item.

1300–1765

D38

Papers relating to Stamford school, Lincs incl. school ordinances and correspondence about the administration and government of the school. .
205 item.

1549–1887

D39

Deeds of lands in Essex: Clavering and Langley, Gt Badowe, Thorrington and Ridgewell. .
69 item.

c1190–1724

D40

Deeds of Marfleet (incl. terriers 1530-1952), Atwick, and Danthorpe, Yorks. .
71 item.

1530–1953

D41

Papers and deeds relating to land in Ramerick manor, Herts and Beds., 1508-1836; Burnham and Blean Somerset, 1326-1437. .
22 item.

1326–1836

D42

Deeds of Ickleford, Ramerick, Herts., and Gravenhurst, Beds, 1248-1894; papers relating to the Burghley preacherships at Stamford from 1584. .
88 item.

1248–1894

D43

Deeds and rentals of land in Clavering, Thorrington, Ridgewell, Rawreth, Essex.1400-1742; recovery re lands at Gravenhurst and Shillington Beds., 1523 (no.46). .
46 item.

1400–1742

D44

Statutes, Orders in Council and papers relating to the University Commissions [UNCALENDARED]. .
62 item.

1855–1977

D45

Deeds of Thorley and Sawbridgeworth, Herts. .
75 item.

1558–1756

D46

Deeds and foundation documents relating to Lilliechurch als. Higham priory, Higham, Kent, incl. royal assent to election of prioress 1394 (D46.1). .
138 item.

c1150–1520

D47

Terriers of Gt Stukeley (and one lease, no.42, 1706) and Hilton, Hunts. .
42 item.

1525–1789

D48

Deeds and leases of land in Ospringe and the surrounding Kentish estates acquired with it 1215-1549; will of Henry Robinson of Thanet, 1642-3, leaving lands at Birchington and St Nicholas at Wade to the College. (D48.305). .
311 item.

D49

Terriers, extents and deeds of Kentish estates originally belonging to Ospringe hospital and Higham priory. .
72 item.

1422–1836

D50-D51

Deeds, incl. terriers, of Gt Bradley, Suffolk 1310-1739; also some deeds of Hothersall and Preston, Lancs, connected with the Naden benefaction 1607-1715 (Hothersall D50.1-11, Preston D50.27-50). .
314 item.

1310–1739

D52

Deeds of Lt. Stonham, Suffolk; Leighfield, Rutland. .
72 item.

1564–1671

D53

Deeds of Tuxford and Markham, Notts, Thetford (Spread Eagle inn) and Rockland (near Norwich), Norfolk, 1269-1772; of Marham rectory, Norfolk, 1612-1750 (nos.123-8). .
170 item.

1269–1772

D54

Deeds of the following: London property in the parish of St. Mary Colechurch (property of Ospringe Hospital); near the Tower and in adjacent Mark Lane (Billingsley benefaction), and at Adlyng Street als. Addle Hill (Linacre benefaction); of Deeping St James, Lincs; of Marton, Yorks (Brackenbury bequest); a glebe terrier of North Stoke, Oxon 1765 (D54.40). .
84 item.

1239–1765

D55

Deeds of lands in Lincs: Moulton, Whaplode, Holbeach, Gedney, Ruskington; also Sittingbourne Kent 1390 (D55.69-73). .
213 item.

1280–1848

D56

Deeds including those of Lady Margaret Beaufort's Richmond and other estates especially after 1470; correspondence, bills and receipts of John Fisher and Nicholas Metcalfe relating to the execution of her will, foundation of St John's college, and acquisition of its Kentish and Berkshire estates (Ospringe, Higham and Broomhall) c1511-31, copy of a bull by Clement VI to Denney abbey 1348 (159). .
213 item.

1335–1531

D57

Various bills, accounts, and correspondence regarding the fellowship of the College, and its buildings (16th-17th cent.), its statutes (19th cent.) with some more material concerning John Fisher and the legacy of Lady Margaret. Material similar to that in D56, viz. bills, receipts, and correspondence of John Fisher as executor of Lady Margaret and papers re his diocese incl. consistory roll of 1363 (D57.170), and of Nicholas Metcalfe relating to the administration of the college and its members 1509-30, incl. a fragmentary admission register 1524-30 (D57.35); glazier's agreements 1512 (D57.87-9), records of building second court 1598-1600 (D57.182-5), building accounts of library 1623-24 (D57.31-2); certificates of admission of fellows 1524-17 (D57.1-43, 101-111), correspondence on admissions and fellowships 1604-55 (D57.36-42); correspondence on reform of university statutes and position of college visitor with regard to appeals 1836-48 (D57.44-85); inventory of Lady Margaret's legacies to Christ's College (D57.43).
221 item.

1363–1848

D58-D59

Documents relating to wills benefactions and scholarships (see also D11 and D22). .
164 item.

1520–1820

D60

Papers concerning five Norfolk livings (Alburgh, Ditchingham, Forncett Lopham and Starston) bequeathed to the college by Sir Richard Hill. .
103 item.

1723–1915

D61

Leases and correspondence relating to Holme rectory on Spalding Moor, Yorks. .
215 item.

1578–1915

D62

Deeds of Paull, Wynsted, Easington, Kymeswell, Preston, Rihill, North Duffield, Millington, Atwick, Marfleet, Kennythorpe, Danthorpe, Uppaull, Yorks incl. terriers. These properties were acquired, in addition to direct purchase, by the of Constable and Dowman benefactions. University College Oxford Archives have related deeds concerning Paull, ref. UC: E1, and their Archivist has supplied a list, kept beside the copies of the calendar for D62.
107 item.

1312–1754

D63

Deeds and terriers of Birdsall, Hutton, Thorpe, Burythorpe, Tibthorpe, Thornthorpe, Bilton, in addition to more records of territories in D62., and also Handsworth Woodhouse (Dowman benefaction) and Bransdale (Goodman benefaction), Yorks. .
297 item.

1180–1748

D64

Deeds of Nuneaton, Hurley, Attleborough, Warws (Cave's benefaction); Maynan, Carnvs (Gwynne benefaction); Pagham, Sussex (Dee benefaction); Wootton Rivers, Wilts (Somerset benefaction), and related papers. .
114 item.

1574–1861

D65

Deeds of Boughton, Headcorn, Hernhill (rental of Ospringe hospital, no.29), Smarden, Southernden manor and land at Woodchurch, Westbeer (1 letter of attorney, no.9), Kent ; legal opinion on repairs at Cockfield rectory, Suffolk, 1721 (no.59). .
255 item.

1544–1725

D66

Deeds of estates in Hunts, mostly Gt Stukeley, Lt Raveley, Broughton, Hemingford Grey, Sibthorpe (no.87), and some tenancy agreements. .
130 item.

1358–1937

D67

Deeds and papers relating to college livings: Brinkley, Aldworth Aberdaron, Freshwater, Barrow upon Soar, Cockfield, Rampisham (for fellows of Platt foundation), Fulbourn, Lindsey, (chapel of Cockfield), North Stoke, Brandesburton, St Florence, Black Notley. See also D23, D73-75, D86-D87. .
119 item.

1630–1856

D68

Papers about tithe disputes in the livings of Freshwater and Brook, Isle of Wight. .
104 item.

1459–1726

D69

Regulations of Shrewsbury school 1578 and correspondence and reports relating to the government of the school. See also D77, D83-84, D88. .
20 item.

1577–1850

D70

Deeds of estates in Cambs, and (3 documents) Kent and Essex: Toft, Hardwick, Comberton, Kingston, Meldreth, Melbourne, Bourne, Thriplow, Weston Colville, Willingham, Waterbeach, March, Steeple Morden, Tadlow, Horningsea, Fordham, Barway (other deeds of these estates, D72); terriers of Cottenham, Histon and Impington, Coton, Foxton, Gt Paxton (Hunts), Babraham; deeds of Barnwell, Harlston's manor and St Clement's parish Cambridge; two leases of property in Ospringe, Higham and Lilliechurch, Kent, (D70.37,52), and one of Clavering, Essex (D70.38).See also D72. .
71 item.

1512–1772

D71

Deeds of Ramerick manor, Herts; Blunham manor, Beds. .
47 item.

1508–1652

D72

Deeds of Cambs incl. several of the estates in D70, and Ely and Chesterton. .
44 item.

1518–1767

D73

Deeds relating to livings: Ufford, Leics; Cherry Marham, Rockland, Norfolk; Morton, Derbys; Cockfield and Lindsey, Suffolk; Staplehurst, Kent; Marwood, Devon. See also D23, D67-D68, D74-5, D86-D87. .
72 item.

1554–1907

D74-D75

Deeds and papers relating to livings: Gt Warley, Sunninghill, Lilley, Lawford, Gt and Lt Hormead, Higham, Holt, Houghton Conquest, Layham, Gt Snoring and Thursford. See also D23, D67-D68, D73, D86-D87. .
275 item.

1634–1903

D76

Correspondence concerning Pocklington grammar school, Yorks and the Dowman ( Dolman ) scholarships from it to the College. .
387 item.

1581–1862

D77

Correspondence concerning Shrewsbury school, and the Ashton scholarships and exhibitions from it to the College. See also D69, D83-D84, D88. .
127 item.

1583–1755

D78

Correspondence concerning Sedburgh school, and the Lupton scholarships from it to the College. .
146 item.

1650–1894

D79

Correspondence between the College and the University Commissioners and other papers about the revision of the College statutes with regard to scholarships from grammar schools. .
89 item.

1856–1861

D80

Correspondence about various schools and their scholarships to the College, and about nominations to scholarships by the Earl of Salisbury and by the Marquis of Exeter, and to fellowships by the Bishop of Ely. letters and papers re the following: Aldenham school, some from the brewers' company, 1623-1843; Peterborough school and the Munsteven (Mounstephen) exhibition, 1652-1730; Threshfield school (the Hewitt exhibition), 1695-1725; Hawkeshead and Kendal schools (the Braithwaite exhibition), 1718-25; Exhibitions for choristers of Shouthwell 1635-1726; Rivington school (incl. Blackrod school), Lancs, 1609-1875; from no 106: nominations to Salisbury and Exeter scholarships by those peers respectively 1612-1726; the bishop of Ely's nominations to his fellowships, 1637-1841.
160 item.

1612–1841

D81

Printed schemes for schools under the endowed schools act and charitable trust acts. 1871-1911; Letters of recommendation for those leaving SJC choir, and bills and other papers relating to the choir, 1863-1920 [UNCALENDARED]. See also D103, DS2. .
64 item.

1863–1920

D82

Papers and accounts relating to the college chemistry laboratory and inter-collegiate chemistry lectures [UNCALENDARED]; See also CC1. .
15 item.

1853–1903

D83-D84

Correspondence concerning Shrewsbury school and relations between it and the college and Shrewsbury corporation; also (D84) tithe disputes in livings connected with the school, nominations to Shrewsbury exhibitions at the college (nos 52-9). See also D69, D77, D88. .
369 item.

1694–1880

D85

Archdeacon Johnson's benefaction: papers relating to elections of masters at the schools of Oakham and Uppingham, no.2, 1734, and the chancery suit by Sidney, Clare, Emmanuel and St John's v. William Johnson, 1694; testimonials for admission of Johnson exhibitioners to the college, nos. 24-30, 1700-26; deeds and papers concerning four colleges farm in Lincs. .
87 item.

1690–1920

D86

Deeds and correspondence relating to the living of North Stoke, Oxon (formerly appropriated to Broomhall priory), 1391-1737; to Souldern, Oxon; to Moreton, Essex. See also D23, D67-68, D73-D75. .
97 item.

1391–1891

D87

Deeds and papers relating to the livings of Medbourne, Leics; Gt Snoring and Thursford, Norfolk; Meppershall, Beds; Thorrington and Frating, Essex; Gt Oakley, Essex; Marston Mortaine, Beds; Aberdaron, Carnvs; St Florence, Pembroks.
127 item.

1705–1914

D88

Shrewsbury School: papers mainly concerning opposition to clauses of the public schools bill 1866-67 which deprived St John's of nomination of headmaster of Shrewsbury school; also a few earlier papers re nominations of exhibitioners and masters (1699-1726, nos. 41, 42), and copies of school accounts 1799-1847 (nos.74-78); papers relating to the tithes of the school property of Albrighton; papers relating to the Shrewsbury school scheme and chancery case of 1848-49. See also D69, D77, D83-D84. .
174 item.

1699–1883

D89

Papers concerning appeals to the visitor in candidatures for various college fellowships, and many papers about the appeal of William Wood who was accused of mismanagement as bursar (1795-1801).
224 item.

1755–1840

D90

Correspondence of masters and bursars of the college, incl. many of university interest during the terms of Johnian vice-chancellors especially c1740-1800 [UNCALENDARED] [HANDLIST]. .
1,940 item.

1740–1932

D91

Inventories of the effects of Lady Margaret Beaufort and accounts of her household, incl. clerk of works accounts for the manor of Colyweston, 1503-4. 1498-1509; (D91.23) register of copies of documents concerning Lady Margaret, and foundation and properties of SJC (c 1511-1550); (D91.24) Accounts of Lady Margaret's executors (1509-19) See also D102, and the chronological list compiled from D91 and D102 which follows. Accounts of the Household of Lady Margaret Beaufort, with reference numbers: Account of the cofferer (James Clarell), 24 June 1498 - 12 January 1499 D91.17 Book of Receipts and Payments (kept principally by, and for, the Secretary, later Chancellor, Henry Hornby), 1 January 1499 - 3 October 1509 D102.10 . Account of the chamberlain (Sir Roger Ormeston or Urmston, d. 1504), for household provisions, 20 May 1501 - 18 December 1501 D102.2 (Most of these expenses concern the equipping of Coldharbour, probably for the reception of Catherine of Aragon's suite.) Account of Sir Roger Ormeston for expenses on behalf of Lady Margaret, incl. reference to the making of the sluice at Boston, Lincs., 10 January 1502 - 6 February 1502 D102.6 Account of the cofferer (Miles Worsley), 2 February 1502 - 14 January 1505 pp. 1-68, 1502-3, pp. 69-140, 1503-4, pp. 141-200, 1504-5, pp. 201-48 blank. D91.20 (Collyweston) Account of the same, 14 January 1505 - 14 January 1507 pp. 1-82, 1505-6 (Croydon), pp. 83-165, 1506-7 (Hatfield) D91.21
Account of the treasurer of household (William Bedell) 13 January 1506 - 13 January 1507 (ROLL) D91.16 (Croydon and Hatfield)
Accounts of the treasurer of the chamber (Worsley), 14 January 1507 - 14 January 1509 (pp. 1-63, 1507-8, pp. 64-125, 1508-9) D91.19 (Hatfield)
Account of the treasurer of the chamber (Robert Fremingham) D102.1 (Hatfield) 20 January 1509 - 29 June 1509.
Accounts of the clerk of the works (James Morice)
6 January 1500 - 4 January 1501 (Collyweston, and Bourne Park Lincs) D102.9
16 September 1502 - 13 January 1504 (Collyweston) D91.14
13 January 1504 - 13 January 1505 (Collyweston, Fotheringhay) D91.13
13 January 1505 - 13 January 1506 (some entries till January 1507 (Collyweston, Croydon, Haling, Fotheringhay, Coldharbour, Hatfield, Christ's College D91.22.
24 item.

1498-c1550

D92

Correspondence of college bursars incl. some about Prof Edward Palmer's fellowship dividend 1874-82; letters about staff and about matters due to come before the college council, estate business, and external matters incl.: the Queen's jubilees 1887, 1897, schools 1854-1905, university chancellorship 1861-2 [UNCALENDARED] [HANDLIST]. .
88 item.

1855–1920

D93

Admission slips for fellow commoners and pensioners (undergraduates) 1838-79; reports by fellows on dissertations submitted by fellowship candidates, 1884-1978 [UNCALENDARED] [HANDLIST]. .
117 item.

1884–1978

D94

Letters to College Officers, principally the Master, concerning a wide range of internal and estate matters, many affecting preferment to fellowships and scholarships by peers, and some by monarchs. 1-24 The earls of Southampton and Shrewsbury and others to the master, concerning patronage of scholarships, 1598-1627
23-394 Letters to the master mainly from college tenants, incl. a formal resignation of a fellowship (no 39), 1611-1702
395-401 Royal letters to the college containing patronage of fellows, licence for a travelling fellowship, petition to the executors of Lady Margaret Beaufort from Sir Robert Southwell, c1530-1687
402-515 Letters to the president or master concerning estate business, places for scholars and students, benefactions: appointment of Shrewsbury schoolmaster, 1668 (421); disposition of properties at Thorrington and Ridgewell, Essex and in Cambridge, 1515-16 (474-7); letter from Lord Burghley concerning Thomas Playfere, 1582 (515), 1511-1722..
515 item.

c1530–1722

D95

Correspondence and papers concerning fellowship and dissertations [UNCALENDARED] [HANDLIST]. .
20 item.

1887–1969

D96

Lists of candidates for fellowships and notes of examination papers and essay titles [UNCALENDARED] [HANDLIST]. .
83 item.

1887–1970

D97

Court rolls and other manorial records of the following manors: Broomhall, Chawridge/Winkfield, Berks; Windlesham, Surrey; Rawreth, Thorrington, Ridgewell, Essex; Gt Stukeley and Lt Paxton, Hunts; Blunham, Beds; Kirbys in Ashwell and Ramerick, Herts; Bassingbourne in Fordham, Cambs; Granhams in Shelford and Barrington in Thriplow, Cambs; Downcourt, Higham, Kent; Wootton Rivers, Wilts [UNCALENDARED]. .
374 item.

1318–1939

D98

Letters patent, copies of privileges and other important grants relating to St John's hospital, the priory of Lilliechurch, priory of Broomhall and hospital of Ospringe, incl. no 25 expenses for the suppression of the houses of Broomhall and Higham. .
49 item.

1208–1527

D99

Deeds, accounts, and papers of the manor of Thriplow and Humphrey Gower's estate bequeathed to the college there and reserved to the master (1566-1876); deeds and papers relating to the Dove House Close estate and Portugal street, Cambridge, another part of the estates reserved to the master of the college (1887-91). .
232 item.

1566–1891

D100

Estate papers and plans and some nineteenth and early twentieth century committee reports. Plans and papers concerning Cambridge estates of the college including the master's estates (1816-1924); reports of college committees (1888-1928); papers relating to the disposal of the estate of George D. Liveing fellow (1861-1933); papers relating to James Wood's legacy to the college and to investment in the Hull and Hedon turnpike (1841-93) and the Cross Keys Bridge Co., later invested with the East Midlands Railway (1830-85).
216 item.

1816–1933

D101

Printed acts of Parliament incl. those for enclosure of certain college estates; miscellaneous papers on relations between university and college, and college domestic and estate matters. Acts (1768-1889); papers re : Triamstone manor, Kent (no 1); William Wood's appeal (no.4, 1801); resolutions and proposals regarding a new chapel (1861, no 5); estate business relating to Alston and Hothershall, Lancs and copy inquisition on Hordon, Essex; letter to the master by H. Foxwell on the Newcome Moral Philosophy prize; Harvey's proposals for Alumni Cantabrigienses (1891); Gt Bradley, Suffolk, enclosure accounts (1813).
351 item.

1768–1902

D102

Accounts of some officers of Lady Margaret Beaufort's household (see also D91 and the subsequent chronological list), of a fellow of the Hospital of St. John, and of the early College, its successor. Accounts and lists incl. book kept by Henry Hornby, her secretary and later chancellor, with summaries of receipts and payments from and to various of the officers, (1499-1509); accounts of a fellow of St John's hospital 1505-8, and of Robert Shorton for the first months of the college 1511 (bound together); of Nicholas Metcalfe for affairs relating to the college and its estates 1522-26; a list of officers of the Queen and Princess of Wales, ?1502.
19 item.

1499–1526

D103

Miscellaneous papers and correspondence incl. aspects of the relations between college and university. Papers concerning reform of statutes, fellowships; the choir and education of choristers and college chapel attendance (1817-93, see also D81 and DS2); the university botanic garden and museum, incl. plans by James Essex (1762-1827).
230 item.

1762–1902

D104

Miscellaneous papers and correspondence incl. aspects of the relations between college and university. Papers concerning reform of statutes and tutorial, teaching and examination arrangements; extracts of various wills; various junior bursars' domestic business; also incl. terrier of Harlston's, Chesterton, 1679 (no.1); papers re subscription to monument to James Wood 1815-39 (no.15); memorial to Kirke White, 1869-70(no.128); Harold Brindley's letter to the Master about the bridge over the Bin Brook now at Quy, 1922(no.2).
138 item.

1679–1922

D105

Letters to John Fisher , Nicholas Metcalfe and others 1509-26 concerning the founding of the College and fellowships and foundations designed for it, and some private business; account of the meeting of the kings of England and Castille probably compiled for Lady Margaret Beaufort, 1506 (no 162); letters to masters, especially Owen Gwyn (1612-31), incl. some royal letters preferring candidates for fellowships; correspondence of James Wood master with the Home department concerning limitation of fellowships to particular counties(1520-1820). .
342 item.

1506–1820

D106-D107

Early accounts: accounts of St John's hospital 1485-1510; masters' and bursars' accounts of the college 1511-49; accounts of John Scott fellow of God's House for repairs at Malton, Cambs and the finishing ot Christ's college chapel, 1509-11; incl. certain accounts for private business of Nicholas Metcalfe in the service of John Fisher, 1518-28; no 5, signed audits of money and plate, 1558-1615 [for 1615-1716 see C17.7]. .
27 item.

1485–1615

D108

Miscellaneous papers and correspondence, incl.printed notices concerning university affairs. Copy of a commission to vice-chancellor and heads to examine witnesses in a disputed election of the master of St John's 1633 (no 112); appeal papers relating to the Beresford and other college fellowships 1576-1830; depositions in the chancery cause relating to the Johnson exhibitions 1693 (nos 113, 126, 131); terriers of Suffolk and Yorkshire estates of the college 1775-94; printed notices for the regulation of university, incl. some reports of syndics1774-1829(nos.27-59); report on Cambridge sewerage 1817 (no 134); printed 'project containing the state order and government of the university of Cambridge 1769' (no 141).
141 item.

1576–1829

D109

Correspondence of masters and bursars concerning estate business especially in London, Kent, Cumberland and Wiltshire, and papers on various other topics incl. the will of Sir George Downing and consequent legal proceedings, 1765 (no 120-4). .
626 item.

1524–1843

D110

Valuations, reports and some plans concerning college estates in various counties, incl. rental of estates held by Ospringe hospital 1472 (no. 290), some specifications for farm buildings (nos 281-7), and tithe and other surveys. .
316 item.

1472–1893

D111-D113

Deeds and papers relating to the acquisition and administration of the estate in Kentish Town and Cowcross (Smithfield), London, bequeathed to the College by William Platt in 1632. .
258 item.

1637–1962